U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-CT (PLANS ROOM NO. 1000A), P. O. BOX 2288 MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001, OR 109 ST. JOSEPH STREET MOBILE AL 36602

Y -- CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MACDILL AFB, FL (HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY) SOL DACA01-98-B-0057 DUE 090998 POC Contact Karen Johnson, (334) 690-2535; Contracting Officer, Edward M. Slana (Site Code W31XNJ) Construct a single story 2000 SM steel frame structure with a split face CMU veneer and a standing seam metal roof. Project includes associated utilities, sitework (extensive fill) and asphalt pavement for parking. Bidders, subcontractors and Dodge/Plan Rooms are encouraged to register on the Internet to receive one CD-ROM. Registration on the Internet should minimize possible errors and delay in receiving the CD-ROM. Registration instructions are available on the Internet at http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/sam/ct. Registration may also be completed by faxing to 334-694-4343, Attn: Plans Room, CESAM. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. In either case, those registering are responsible for the accuracy of the information on the mailing list. Registration must include the firms physical address, telephone, fax number and a point of contact. Registration should be completed one week prior to the issue date. All notifications of changes to this solicitation shall be made through the Internet only. It is therefore the contractors responsibility to check the Internet address listed above daily, for any posted changes to this solicitation. Actual solicitation amendments will be issued either by fax, 3.5" diskette or CD-ROM. The plans and specifications will be issued on Compact Disc (CD-ROM) only and will be provided free of charge. Plans and specifications will not be provided in a printed paper format; however, the Government reserves the right to revert to paper medium when it is determined to be in the Government's best interest. Prospective bidders and Plans/Dodge Rooms interested in receiving one free paper copy of this solicitation must fax a request to 334-694-4343, Attn: Plans Room, CESAM, or mail the request to Corps of Engineers, P O Box 2288, Room 1000A, Mobile, AL 36628. Bidders must provide complete physical mailing address for overnight delivery, telephone and fax numbers and point of contact. Telephonic requests will not be accepted. A limited number of plans and specifications will be printedand will be available on a first come-first serve basis, until supplies are exhausted. Reprints will not be made. Specifications and drawings will not be available after the bid opening date. All bid forms, bid bonds, and other normal documents required for the bid submittal, including amendments to the bid submittal, shall be in paper medium. Electronic medium for the bid submittal documents will not be allowed. For this job, a small business is defined as having average annual receipts of less than $17,000,000 for the past three years. This solicitation includes bid options which may not be awarded. Specific questions related to this project may be answered by Mr. Alfred R. Denmark, fax 334-690-2902, phone 334-694-4188. Refer questions on distribution of Plans/Specifications to Plans Room at 334-690-2536/2535, fax 334-694-4343. Effective 1 July 1998, firmst interested in construction contracts with the Mobile District Projects, (Bidding instructions, technical inquiries, points of contact, synopsis of work, plan holders, bid results, etc.,). Please visit our Internet home page at http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/sam/ct. Bid documents are available on or about 11 August 1998. Estimated cost of work is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Requests for plans and specifications shall indicate in writing whether firm will bid as a prime contractor or a subcontractor. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered. Posted 07/20/98 (I-SN225713). (0201)

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